Abstract
Research surrounding dually-involved youth (justice system and child welfare) and their connection to crime has increased exponentially in recent years. Contemporary research indicates that the experiences of dual system-involved youth represent a complex phenomenon. Certain characteristics can moderate the likelihood of delinquency and offending for youth concurrently involved in both systems. Notably, however, these correlations may not be as direct or significant as prior research has illustrated. The purpose of this poster is to expose a general snapshot of the research on this possible connection. This poster presents the evolution of research on this subject, discusses casual risk factors, and explores program and policy applications to both the justice system and child welfare system.
Faculty Advisor
April Terry
Department/Program
Criminal Justice
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
3-26-2026
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Wilkerson, Benjamin T. and Terry, April
(2026)
"Exploring the Experiences of Dually-Involved Youth,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2026, Article 22.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2026/iss2026/22
